By Debra White
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NaPoWriMo - National Poetry Writing Month
I hope that you enjoy reading my book of ekphrastic poetry as it evolves over the month. Thank you in advance for any feedback that you wish to leave. I appreciate you! Best wishes, Debra :) Image courtesy of Google |
By Debra White
take me back
to frazzled days
when all-consuming love
and tiredness ruled
tears
ours both
were plenty
as we figured each other out
and sometimes
for a moment
I would forget
that the greatest gift was mine
not daisies
nor buttercups
so proudly presented
but you
just you
and now
wildflowers from yesteryear
crisp with age
gently whisper
the greatest gift
is still mine
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Ekphrastic poetry - A description of a visual work of art, either real or imagined.
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By Debra White
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Ekphrastic poetry - A description of a visual work of art, either real or imagined.
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By Debra White
golden sunflower
presented in black and white -
a masterpiece, still
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Ekphrastic poetry - A description of a visual work of art, either real or imagined.
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By Debra White
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Ekphrastic poetry - A description of a visual work of art, either real or imagined.
After reading Gloria's gorgeous Sapphonic Triad, 'Lily', (read it, if you haven't already!) I decided to attempt the form. This form was created by FanStory's ciliverde and named by Pantygynt. It opens with a quote of two lines (approximately 16 syllables) is followed by a quatrain of four syllable lines and ends with a three line envoi - with an 8-4-6 syllable count. Credit the quote to its writer in your author notes. Quote written by Christine McVie (Fleetwood Mac) This is one of my favourite songs of all time. If you have the time, play the music video and give your ears a treat :) |
By Debra White
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Those eyes.... he could get away with anything!
Ekphrastic poetry - A description of a visual work of art, either real or imagined. A Whitney is a seven line poem with a syllable count of 3/4/3/4/3/4/7 respectively. Image courtesy of Google. |
By Debra White
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Ekphrastic poetry - A description of a visual work of art, either real or imagined.
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By Debra White
| Author Notes |
Ekphrastic poetry - A description of a visual work of art, either real or imagined.
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By Debra White
| Author Notes |
Ekphrastic poetry - A description of a visual work of art, either real or imagined.
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By Debra White
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Ekphrastic poetry - A description of a visual work of art, either real or imagined.
Thank you to Dovey, for introducing me to this form: The Tableau, a poetry form created by Emily Romano in October of 2008, consists of one or more verses, each having six lines. Each line should have five beats. There is no set rhyme scheme, although rhyme may be present. The title should contain the word tableau. Tableau definition (tate.org.uk) - A painting or photograph in which characters are arranged for picturesque or dramatic effect and appear absorbed and completely unaware of the existence of the viewer. Image courtesy of Google |
By Debra White
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Ekphrastic poetry - A description of a visual work of art, either real or imagined.
The cinquain form (Poetry Dances) Line 1: Two syllables Line 2: Four syllables Line 3: Six syllables Line 4: Eight syllables Line 5: Two syllables Nefertiti - Egyptian origin, meaning 'the beautiful one has arrived.' Image courtesy of Google |
By Debra White
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By Debra White
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Ekphrastic poetry - A description of a visual work of art, either real or imagined.
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By Debra White
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Ekphrastic poetry - A description of a visual work of art, either real or imagined.
Blue hour - The time of day when the sun has just set or is about to rise, when the sky overhead takes on a deep blue colour, and when the landscape is suffused with bluish light. (earth sky.org) Thank you to Gloria, for introducing me to the Sonnetino form -The sonnetino, created by FanStory's lightink is a mini sonnet using iambic metre with a tercet and rhyme scheme of aaa and a concluding couplet with a bb rhyme scheme. Image courtesy of Google |
By Debra White
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Ekphrastic poetry - A description of a visual work of art, either real or imagined.
Repose - a disposition free from stress or emotion / freedom from activity (work or strain or responsibility) / the absence of mental stress or anxiety (rhymezone.com) Image courtesy of Google |
By Debra White
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Over the years, my children had numerous slinkies. They are a very cool, yet flimsy toy, which - each and every one of them 'broke' within days of buying them... maybe my children were just heavy handed!
Ekphrastic poetry - A description of a visual work of art, either real or imagined. Thank you to Kimbob (FatherFlaps), for introducing me to the Octogram form - The Octogram was invented by Fanstory member, Sally Yocom. 2 stanzas of 8 lines. The syllable counts should be: 8-4-8-4-888-4; 8-4-8-4-888-4 Each line must be written in iambic meter. The rhyme scheme for the first stanza: aBabccbB and for the second stanza: ababddbB, where the capital B's denote repeated lines, word for word. Image courtesy of Google |
By Debra White
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Ekphrastic poetry - A description of a visual work of art, either real or imagined.
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By Debra White
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Many thanks to Gloria, for introducing me to the Lunatika form - Invented by FanStory's Sunnilicious, it was derived from combining Haiku, Lune and Tanka theories. Lunatika is considered American Poetry. The writing format is 3/5/3/5/5, which totals 21-syllables. It can be rhymed or unrhymed. The verse can be repeated into a suite. Lunatika is considered narrative poetry.
Ekphrastic poetry - A description of a visual work of art, either real or imagined. ripple-scud - a completely made up word to describe the reflected clouds. ripple - a small wave or series of waves on the surface of water, especially as caused by a slight breeze or an object dropping into it. scud - move fast in a straight line because or as if driven by the wind. Image courtesy of Google |
By Debra White
The watchful king sits on his throne
alone, he's keeping guard
whilst pride gnaw flesh and bone.
His fearsome roar, a calling card
to send hyenas on their way.
Today's fare; wildebeest -
its carcass on display.
His Majesty enjoyed the feast.
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Ekphrastic poetry - A description of a visual work of art, either real or imagined.
Thank you to Dolly (Dolly'sPoems) for introducing me to her Octahex form. Written in iambic meter, it has four lines with a syllable count of 8,6,6,8. It consists of a single or multiple stanzas with a rhyme scheme as follows: x x x x x x x a x a x x x b x x x x x a x x x x x x x b Image courtesy of Google |
By Debra White
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Ekphrastic poetry - A description of a visual work of art, either real or imagined.
Thank you to juliaSjames, for reminding me of the Whitney form earlier today... I just had to! ;) Whitney - a seven line poem with a syllable count of 3/4/3/4/3/4/7 respectively. Image courtesy of Google |
By Debra White
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Ekphrastic poetry - A description of a visual work of art, either real or imagined.
I thought that the girl in the photo had an air of Sherlock Holmes about her, the fictional, pipe smoking detective, from the imagination of Arthur Conan Doyle. Pipe Dream - A fantastic, but vain hope of something. Top Banana - the most important person in an organisation, group or activity. Havana - A most excellent cigar. Not that I have a great interest in cigars (LOL) but here follows some information from cigars.co.uk One country insists that all its handmade cigars are made exclusively using tobaccos grown within its territory. It is the country that founded the handmade cigar industry nearly two centuries ago and towers above all others for the prestige of its products. The country is Cuba and its products are known throughout the world as Habanos (Havana cigars in the UK). To earn the title of 'Havana cigar' it must be made by hand in Cuba using only leaves grown in one of the four designated tobacco regions on the island. It must also be produced to the exacting standards laid down by the Cuban cigar industry. At its heart, what sets a Havana apart from all others is the actual tobacco and it's taste. Other places may have acquired Cuban skills and even Cuban seeds, but never the natural gifts of the Cuban soil and the Cuban climate. These you will find nowhere else. The term 'Habanos' is a registered denomination of origin, reserved for the iconic Cuban brands that meet these strict guidelines. A Havana cigar is recognised throughout the world as a benchmark of excellence. Image courtesy of Google |
By Debra White
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Ekphrastic poetry - A description of a visual work of art, either real or imagined.
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By Debra White
| Author Notes |
Ekphrastic poetry - A description of a visual work of art, either real or imagined.
Thank you to Dovey, for introducing me to this form: The Tableau, a poetry form created by Emily Romano in October of 2008, consists of one or more verses, each having six lines. Each line should have five beats. There is no set rhyme scheme, although rhyme may be present. The title should contain the word tableau. Tableau definition (tate.org.uk) - A painting or photograph in which characters are arranged for picturesque or dramatic effect and appear absorbed and completely unaware of the existence of the viewer. Alliance - A connection based on kinship or marriage or common interest. Compliance - Happy friendly agreement. Image courtesy of Google |
By Debra White
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Ekphrastic poetry - A description of a visual work of art, either real or imagined.
Having the heart - to have the necessary will (collinsdictionary.com) Image courtesy of Google |
By Debra White
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Ekphrastic poetry - A description of a visual work of art, either real or imagined.
This poem is dedicated to my 16 year old son, Ben, who is a fantastic musician. bend/slide/pick/strum - different methods of playing the guitar. Image courtesy of Google * Thank you to Gloria and Roy Owen for spotting that I was a stanza short ;) |
By Debra White
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Ekphrastic poetry - A description of a visual work of art, either real or imagined.
In Sync - To work well together, to be in agreement, or to match well with something or someone else (dictionary.cambridge.org) Bromance - A close, friendly, but not sexual relationship between two males (dictionary.cambridge.org) I have written this senryu in short long short form with syllable count 2/8/4 Image courtesy of Google |
By Debra White
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Ekphrastic poetry - A description of a visual work of art, either real or imagined.
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By Debra White
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Ekphrastic poetry - A description of a visual work of art, either real or imagined.
Horology refers mainly to the study of mechanical time-keeping devices. People interested in horology are called horologists. That term is used both by people who deal professionally with timekeeping apparatus (watchmakers, clockmakers), as well as aficionados and scholars of horology. Horology and horologists have numerous organizations, both professional associations and more scholarly societies. The largest horological membership organisation globally is the NAWCC, the National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors, which is USA based, but also has local chapters elsewhere. (Wikipedia) Image courtesy of Google |
By Debra White
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Ekphrastic poetry - A description of a visual work of art, either real or imagined.
The poetry form, Etheree, consists of 10 lines of 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 syllables. Etheree can also be reversed and written 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1. (Shadow Poetry) Image courtesy of Google |
By Debra White
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Ekphrastic poetry - A description of a visual work of art, either real or imagined.
A lanturne poem has 5 lines with a syllable count of 1-2-3-4-1. The Lanturne poem is always centered. Image courtesy of Google |
By Debra White
All done and dusted -
NaPoWriMo, completed!
Your encouragement
has kept me motivated.
I want you to know
you are appreciated.
Just like the panda,
I give to you, heartfelt thanks.
Thank you to every single person who has read and reviewed my poetry during this month of NaPoWriMo :) xx
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Ekphrastic poetry - A description of a visual work of art, either real or imagined.
JIYU-SHI is a Japanese freestyle poetry introduced to American poetry between 1912 to 1926. The only rule is to write in 5/7 stanzas, you can write as many stanzas as you like. Image courtesy of Google |
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